Month: <span>June 2020</span>

What Is Stigma? Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because you have a particular characteristic or attribute that is thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage such as negative stereotype such as disability, cultural background, or a mental illness. When someone treats you in a…

Technology has certain usefulness in the field of healthcare. Technologies such as e-medical records software, tele-medicine tools, and patient portals have helped improve the healthcare division by facilitating more effective communication between patients and providers. The internet offers a wealth of information, if searched for the right sources. What Is…

Talking about Mental Health has always been a stigma in India. Michelle Riba, a psychiatrist, explains that many adults spend their waking life at work thus it is important for them to know whether they work at a healthy work space. Employers and employees, together need to be able to…

When the law was passed which supported the LGBTQ community, there is still a world of difference between decriminalizing and true equality; and corporate culture has a big role to play in bridging this gap. LGBTQ community in India report experiences of violence, rejection, and discrimination including in employment, education,…

There are plenty of things you can do to reduce your overall stress levels, if it starts interfering with your work performance, health and/or personal life, it is time to take action and regain a sense of control at your work. Tips That Can Help Employees Reduce Stress At Work:…

In today’s hectic world, workplaces too often seem like an emotional roller coaster. With long hours, super tight deadlines, and ever-increasing demand with little or no appreciation of efforts, employees have been feeling overwhelmed and drained. As a manager, supervisor, and/or an employer you can help lower your employees’ workplace…

What Is Stress? Stress is defined as adverse reactions people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them. Some amount of stress if okay; it keeps people motivated and gives them a sense of ambition. Stress is not an illness, but the psychological impact can lead…

As we are making our way towards the reopening of a few offices, many of us are starting to envision a time when we can return to our regular office working desks. It is hard to imagine going back to our routine lives after a huge period of lockdown. This…

What Do We Understand By Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a basic human ability to be fully present; to be aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not be overly reactive or feel weighed down by what’s going on around us. Mindfulness is an already innate ability that…